99725 ZIP Code — Ester, AK

Fairbanks North Star County, Alaska

ZIP code 99725 is located in Ester, Alaska, within Fairbanks North Star County. It covers approximately 4.84 square miles and serves a population of 562 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Alaska (AKT) timezone, served by area code 907.

About ZIP code 99725

The housing stock consists of a mix of housing types. Most homes were built in the 1980s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $209,900. Owner-occupancy is high at 78%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $48,212. 42% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with construction as the leading industry.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 30% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Notable community characteristics include a notable veteran presence at 22% of civilians, above the national average of 7%.

Overall, ZIP code 99725 reflects a community defined by a strong veteran community, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

562

population

4.84

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Alaska (AKT)

timezone

99725 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 99725

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 99725. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Ester	Acceptable

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	562
Population density	116 / sq mi
State FIPS	02
County FIPS	090

Geography
Land area	4.84 sq mi
Water area	0.00 sq mi
Latitude	64.8439
Longitude	-148.0310
Timezone	Alaska (AKT)
Area code	907

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Demographics & statistics

562

Population

116

People per sq mi

50.1

Median age

$48,212

Median household income

$25,478

Per capita income

$209,900

Median home value

Median monthly rent

77.8%

Home ownership

10.1%

Poverty rate

0.0%

Unemployment

277

Housing units

30.4%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

15–19

35–44

103

45–54

55–59

65–74

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	0	0.0%
18 and over	562	100.0%
65 and over	122	21.7%
Median age	50.1 years

Race & ethnicity

White 100%

Group	Count	%
White	562	100%

Household income

$10k–$15k 19.5%

$35k–$50k 51.5%

$50k–$75k 29.0%

Range	% of households
$10k–$15k	19.5%
$35k–$50k	51.5%
$50k–$75k	29.0%
Median income	$48,212

Housing

Home values

$100k–$150k 37.7%

$200k–$300k 62.3%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$209,900
Median rent / month	$0
Owner occupied	77.8%
Renter occupied	22.2%
Vacant	14.3%
Single-family detached	60.5%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	0.0%
Median rooms	8.5
Avg household size (owned)	2.18

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	0.0%
2000–2009	0.0%
1990–1999	14.3%
1980–1989	44.2%
1970–1979	24.9%
1960–1969	16.7%
1950–1959	0.0%
1940–1949	0.0%
1939 or earlier	0.0%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	19.0%
1 bedroom	0.0%
2 bedrooms	16.7%
3 bedrooms	0.0%
4 bedrooms	64.3%
5+ bedrooms	0.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	0.0%
1 vehicle	41.6%
2 vehicles	0.0%
3 or more	58.4%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	19.5%
Fuel oil	51.5%
Wood	29.0%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	171	58.4%
Cohabiting couple	0	0.0%
Male householder, no spouse	65	22.2%
Female householder, no spouse	57	19.5%
Households with children under 18	0	0.0%
Households with seniors (65+)	122	41.6%
Average household size	1.92

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	28.5%	24.9%
Married	52.0%	75.1%
Separated	0.0%	0.0%
Widowed	0.0%	0.0%
Divorced	19.5%	0.0%

Education

Less than 9th grade 0.0%

Some HS, no diploma 18.4%

HS graduate 18.6%

Some college, no degree 32.5%

Associate's degree 0.0%

Bachelor's degree 30.4%

Graduate / professional 0.0%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	81.6%
Bachelor's or higher	30.4%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	0	0.0%
Kindergarten	0	0.0%
Elementary school	0	0.0%
High school	0	0.0%
College / grad school	0	0.0%

Employment

Industry of employment

Construction 33.6%

Retail trade 33.6%

Arts, food & hospitality 32.8%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	33.6%
Service	32.8%
Sales & office	0.0%
Natural resources & construction	0.0%
Production & transportation	33.6%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	66.4%
Government	0.0%
Self-employed	33.6%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	100.0%
Carpool	0.0%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	0.0%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	0.0

Poverty

All people 10.1%

Under 18 years 0.0%

18 and over 10.1%

Married-couple families 0.0%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	41.6%
Retirement income	19.5%
Supplemental Security	0.0%
Cash public assistance	0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	0.0%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	0.0%
High blood pressure	0.0%
High cholesterol	0.0%
Diabetes	0.0%
Heart disease	0.0%
Stroke	0.0%
Asthma	0.0%
Arthritis	0.0%
Kidney disease	0.0%
Pulmonary disease	0.0%
Cancer	0.0%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	0.0%
Binge drinking	0.0%
No physical activity	0.0%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	0.0%
Depression	0.0%
Fair or poor health	0.0%
Poor mental health	0.0%
Poor physical health	0.0%
No health insurance	0.0%
Visited doctor (checkup)	0.0%
Visited dentist	0.0%
Cholesterol screening	0.0%
Teeth loss	0.0%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	122	21.7%

Disability	%
Any disability	0.0%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	0.0%
65 and over	0.0%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	100.0%
Public insurance	21.7%
No insurance	0.0%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	562	100.0%
Spanish	0	0.0%
Other Indo-European	0	0.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	562	100.0%
Born in same state	562	100.0%
Born in different state	268	47.7%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	0	0.0%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	57	10.1%

Ancestry	Count	%
French	57	10.1%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	52.1%
Internet access	100.0%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 99725

What city is ZIP code 99725 in?

ZIP code 99725 is primarily assigned to Ester, Alaska.

What county is ZIP code 99725 in?

ZIP code 99725 falls within Fairbanks North Star County, Alaska.

Does ZIP code 99725 have a large veteran population?

22% of civilians in ZIP code 99725 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

Does ZIP code 99725 have a large retiree population?

42% of households in ZIP code 99725 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the population of ZIP code 99725?

ZIP code 99725 has an estimated population of 562 residents, with a density of 116 people per square mile.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 99725?

The median household income in ZIP code 99725 is $48,212, below the national median of ~$75,000.

What timezone is ZIP code 99725 in?

ZIP code 99725 observes the AKST timezone.